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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.91, 830.64 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.91, 830.64 and 336.36 is: 464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.91 : 830.64 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.91/830.64 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.91x = 830.64 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.91x = 279,394.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,394.07/601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.18

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